Johnnys high on morphine in the hospital after a surgery.

“Who’s hurting you baby?” He slurred sleepily. He yawned loudly and then sighed, “I’ll fix it”

“It’s a secret” you breathed feeling you body shake.

“I won’t tell” he whispered.

You inhale a shaky trembling breath as you clench your eyes shut and press your lips to his ear. “My father”

When you open your eyes you realise he didn’t respond since he fell asleep not hearing you…